--- title: "Provision of Rhododendron Control for the National Trust for Scotland at Brodie Castle and Brodick Country Park" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000622718" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622718" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000622718.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000622718.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2020-06-04" --- # Provision of Rhododendron Control for the National Trust for Scotland at Brodie Castle and Brodick Country Park Buyer: NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000622718 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622718) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000622718.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Scotland is seeking suppliers for the provision of rhododendron control at Brodie Castle and Brodick Country Park. This tender is currently in the active stage and is part of an open procurement process aimed at the services industry, with a submission deadline of 30th June 2020. Interested parties should take note that the contract period is set from 3rd August 2020 to 28th February 2021. The procurement encompasses two distinct lots covering the management of invasive rhododendron species in these key locations in Edinburgh, Scotland. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management, invasive species control, or ecological restoration. Companies with experience in managing invasive plant species, particularly rhododendron, would find themselves well-suited to compete. Furthermore, firms with capabilities in sustainable landscape management or those that focus on biodiversity enhancement will be well-positioned to respond to the tender requirements effectively. ## Notice The National Trust for Scotland, wishes to appoint suppliers for the Provision of Rhododendron Control at Brodie Castle and Brodick Country Park ### Lot Information Brodie Castle Rhododendron ponticum is a highly invasive species that has spread out from areas historically planted on the Brodie estate. The spread of R.ponticum is threatening the marginal pond habitat, water quality and and also the natural biodiversity with in the woodland. The mature bushed planted around the pond have been stem treated and the dead wood removed by chipping. Some the bushes have been cut but not treated with herbicide and regrowth is occurring. Other than the pond margins rhododendron bushes are spread sporadically around the woodland in the areas indicated by the map. Some of these have been treated with stem treatment and a small area controlled by a physical 'lever and mulch' method. Tenders are invited to control the remaining bushes in the mapped area after a site visit with NTS staff. Contractors should have satisfied themselves that they are aware of the specification and work required. The specification shall include information, discussions and instruction made by the Supervisory Officer on the site visit. Contractors are responsible to ensure that they have all necessary information for successful completion of the contract. Brodick Country Park & Goatfell Rhododendron ponticum is a highly invasive non-native species (INNS) which has colonised semi-natural woodland and moorland areas at Brodick Country Park and on the Goatfell estate. The plant was introduced to Brodick Castle Gardens as an ornamental species during Victorian times, when it was also planted in shelter belts and as game cover on the wider estate. Over time, Rhododendron ponticum has spread from these original plantings, infesting semi-natural woodland and open moorland habitat, threatening these areas' biodiversity. There is concern that Phytophthora kernoviae (or P. ramorum, currently present on the island) may return to the grounds and threaten the health of native as well as horticultural trees and shrubs, emphasising the high importance of controlling rhododendron, one of its main host species, in the wider estate. The areas affected by Rhododendron ponticum on the adjacent Goatfell estate, are part of the Arran Moors Special Protected Area (SPA) and the Arran Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), both of which include breeding hen harrier Circus cyaneus as their notified features. In addition, the SSSI aims to protect upland habitats and its associated breeding bird assemblage. Encroachment by INNS is noted as a negative pressure on both designated areas. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387644 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Aug 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 4DF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387644 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387644&idx=1 4th June 2020 - Tender Document, Brodie Castle and Brodick Country Park - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387644 Provision of Rhododendron Control for the National Trust for Scotland at Brodie Castle and Brodick Country Park - The National Trust for Scotland, wishes to appoint suppliers for the Provision of Rhododendron Control at Brodie Castle and Brodick Country Park ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nts.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622718 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=622718 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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